Trail Running calendar near Ocean Isle Beach 2025-2026

She ROCKS Run takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina at Long Leaf Park. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk (timed) and a 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk (not timed). The entirely park-based course is marked and mostly flat, running along the park’s walking paths with scenic views of ponds, trees and flowers; i..

The Inferno Ultra, held in Conway, South Carolina, challenges runners with 15K, 25K, and 50K distances along the rugged Panther Trail near Myrtle Beach. Known for its intense heat, high humidity, and twisting singletrack, the race tests participants' strength, endurance, and mental toughness under t..

Seton Trail Classic is a Myrtle Beach-based trail race held on the Horry County Panther Run trail behind the Carolina Forest Recreation Center. Now in its third year, the event offers a 5K trail run or walk, with a virtual 5K option. The course is described as beginner-friendly and flat, yet it prov..

Monster Dash is a 5K trail run held at Carolina Beach State Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. This event celebrates Great State Trails Day and aims to raise funds to support young runners. The race offers participants the opportunity to enjoy a scenic trail course within the state park, provid..

The Ranger Run 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, South Carolina, is a family-friendly trail running event held on November 1, 2025. Set amidst scenic wilderness trails at 936 E. Friendfield Rd, the race celebrates adventure, faith, and the spirit of the Royal Rangers. Open to participants of all ages, the..

Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run, presented by The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation, takes place at Choppee Recreation Center in Georgetown, South Carolina, inside the Rocky Point Community Forest. The event offers a 5K Trail Run/Walk, a 10K Trail Run/Walk, and a Kids’ Dash, with..

The 16 Hour Lock-In is an ultrarunning event held at Carolina Beach State Park near Wilmington, North Carolina. Participants have 16 hours to complete as many 4.5-mile loops as they wish on a relatively flat, groomed trail featuring two hills and varied terrain including dirt, sand, pine straw, and..

Naturally Outdoors 2-Hour Endurance Race is staged at the Florence Soccer Complex in Florence, South Carolina. The course features a 2.5-mile loop around the complex, with participants attempting to complete the most laps before the two-hour clock runs out. The event includes a post-race party on th..

The SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO! is a festive running event held at Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, it features a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run. The course is a Christmas-themed trail with sections like Cindy Lou Hoo’s Loop, Candy Cane Lane, and Gr..

Carolina Beach State Park Trail Half Marathon & 5K is a trail race held in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, staged at American Legion Post #129. The event offers a Half Marathon (two laps) and a 5K on rolling, pine-laced single-track trails through Carolina Beach State Park, delivering coastal views..

The Southern Tour Ultra, held in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a multi-distance ultramarathon event featuring a 100-mile individual race, a 50-mile individual race, a 50K, and a 50-mile age-graded relay. The course consists of multiple 10-mile loops, offering runners a challenging yet manageable la..

The Myrtle Beach 24 Hour will take place in Myrtle Beach from Saturday 24 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026.

Badwater Cape Fear is the East Coast ultramarathon held on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. The event offers two distances: a 50 km option and a 51-mile option, starting at the foot of the Old Baldy Lighthouse. Runners begin with a 12-mile warm-up on car-free island roads and maritime forest trails..

Set on the sands of North Topsail Beach, Sledgehammer Beach Run offers half marathon, 10K, and 5K beach courses. Hosted by the Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission, the race unfolds along the shoreline at 2950 Island Drive, Topsail Beach, NC. Runners experience ocean views and a beach-only course,..